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Confederate Monument Removal from US Capitol

This act mandates the removal of all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederacy from the United States Capitol. This aims to alter the symbolism of public spaces, potentially influencing citizens' perception of history and national values. States that provided the statues can reclaim them and replace them with new ones.
Key points
All statues of individuals who served the Confederate States of America will be removed from the U.S. Capitol.
States that provided removed statues can reclaim them and replace them with new ones, adhering to current requirements.
2 million dollars have been appropriated from the federal budget to carry out these actions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1248
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Confederate Monument Removal Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1248.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All statues of individuals who served the Confederate States of America will be removed from the U.S. Capitol.
  • States that provided removed statues can reclaim them and replace them with new ones, adhering to current requirements.
  • 2 million dollars have been appropriated from the federal budget to carry out these actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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